Task Order Program Manager - DoW

BryceTech•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). The Task Order Program Manager (PM) serves as the single point of contact to the Government and is responsible for the full lifecycle management of a highly technical, classified engineering support task order focused on prototyping, experimentation, and advanced warfighting capability development. This role operates at the Pentagon level, supporting senior leadership and coordinating across the Joint Staff, Military Services, and Combatant Commands.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI (TS/SCI)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences
10+ years of experience managing large-scale RDT&E, engineering, or technology development programs
10+ years as a lead or deputy program manager for major technology programs
5+ years of experience operating in highly classified environments (SCI/SAP)
Demonstrated experience managing programs or portfolios valued at $100M+
Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams in classified environments
Experience supporting DoD acquisition lifecycle (DoD 5000 series)
Strong background in systems engineering, mission engineering, or advanced technology development
Experience working within or supporting OUSw(R&E), Joint Staff, or Service-level organizations
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Prototyping & Experimentation (P&E) or similar innovation organizations · Familiarity with Joint Warfighting Concepts (JWC) and experimentation campaigns
Technical background in AI/ML, cyber operations, RF/EM, or autonomous systems
Prior experience managing SETA or A&AS contracts of similar scope and complexity

Responsibilities

Lead execution of a multi-disciplinary technical team supporting mission engineering, prototyping, experimentation, and advanced technology integration
Manage technical, cost, schedule, and performance across all task order activities
Serve as the primary interface with the COR and senior OUSW(R&E) stakeholders
Oversee delivery of engineering, analytical, and experimentation support aligned to Joint Warfighting Concepts (JWC) and Joint Operational Problems (JOPs)
Ensure integration across key technical domains including AI/ML, cyber, C5ISRT, autonomy, hypersonics, and multi-domain operations
Direct and coordinate classified program execution, including activities within SAP and SCI environments
Lead program planning, risk management, and quality assurance (QASP/QC) processes
Manage and mentor a team of highly skilled SMEs, engineers, and analysts
Provide strategic insight and recommendations to Government leadership on emerging technologies and mission capabilities
Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series acquisition processes and all applicable security and contract requirements
Coordinate surge support, experimentation events, and cross-organizational collaboration efforts